The group got Singh to pull over and explained to him that he was not able to operate in the district as he was licenced by Nottingham City Council, a spokesperson for the district council said in a statement.

Singh's use of his taxi without a valid licence also meant that his insurance was void if he did carry passengers in Leicestershire.

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He was prosecuted and, at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, January 10, pleaded guilty to plying for hire while unlicenced in the district at Donington Park on Sunday, June 11.

Singh (39), of Gunnersbury Way, Nottingham, was given six penalty points on his driving licence, handed a £250 fine and ordered to pay £100 in costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

Councillor Alison Smith MBE, deputy leader of North West Leicestershire District Council and portfolio holder for community services on the council’s cabinet, said: “Driving without having the correct licence, and therefore without insurance, is a serious offence when committed by any motorist.

“For a taxi driver it is even more unacceptable and puts the welfare of passengers and other drivers on the road at serious risk.

“Keeping the public safe is a priority for the district council and this case shows how seriously we take this.”